Ron,

Check with a farm supply such as Tractor Supply or even a good local
hardware for grease which works well at low temps. Lithium grease is
good, both for that and for general use. I am in a moderate climate,
but those who live in extremes report it does the job. This topic
comes up on bulletin board I subscribe to, and this is a recent
comment from someone who would probably regard New England winters are
balmy.

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Having often operated from the eastern part of Norway for many years
with as daily temperature of minus 35 degrees in February - I have a
little 'experience' from cold climates.

The long term solution is to change the grease to one that can
tolerate the temperature and to mount a "motor warmer".

I used the heating element from a kettle. It keeps the rotor nice and
warm in the winter ... but increases your electricity bill ...
horses for courses ...

73 John.
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Alan
WA4SCA